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Grecian White/Apache Red 225..Update
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:43 pm
by Craig Allardyce
Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:17 pm
by Craig Allardyce
A little progress this week.......
reclaimed both worn gear linkages

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Got the driveshaft yoke back after having it metal sprayed and remachined back to orig size

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Made a start on stripping and repairing seat slides

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till next time

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:31 pm
by muza
Lookin good mate!!
Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:43 pm
by WayneXG95
Awesome Craig, wish I had talent like that...

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:56 am
by parisian62
Getting into the detailed stuff now Craig. Good stuff.

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:07 pm
by Craig Allardyce
A good week this week. Starting to get the major mechanical stuff finished.
Pedal box finished and ready to go.

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Finally got diff and front end finished. Just brakes to sort out.

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Finished decarb of piston crowns for what little was there.
Now time to start setting up for the full flow oil filter system.

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Had a hell of time doing the steering box up mostly with getting out the old outer bearing race in the top of the box out. Needed some trickery with the Mig welder to put some spot welds on the race so I could shrink it to get it out. Just a shitty spot to access without removing the column tube off the box.

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Box polished and clear coated. Column tube to go.

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Time for a Sherbet

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:46 pm
by Craig Allardyce
Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:59 pm
by parisian62
You're making some good progress Craig.
Question - what brand/type etc clear coat did you use on the steering box? It's OK to use straight over the bare mteal? What sort of prep?
Stewart
Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:21 pm
by Craig Allardyce
G'day Stewart,
I used White Knight Rust Guard. Its good for alloy, brass, copper, etc to prevent corrosion/tarnishing. I got it at Bunnings.
I had the box soda blasted to get all the old crud off it and then buffed it up with wire decarbonising bit using a drill.
Washed it down with dual purpose thinners a few times then let it dry. Applied the clear coat as per instructions - did 3 coats.
I'm hoping overtime it doesnt go like some laquers i.e. browns off. Its been done for a few weeks now and still looks ok.
Hope this helps.
Cheers.

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Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:26 pm
by parisian62
Many thanks for that. Will keep an eye out for it.

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225 **Update**
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:11 pm
by Craig Allardyce
Hi all,
just a few update shots as the paint starts to go on. Finally finished all of the minor body repairs needed and now its time for some colour!
Have done as much as I can do with matching and finding the right colour mix formulas. Starting next week to do some trial mixes of Apache Red. Engine bay and under floor has been done in satin black with stone-guard in the wheel arches and boot areas. Have tried to replicate the areas as would be done in the factory but with some neater edging.
Next problem is sourcing my front guard rubbers before they get mounted. Still chasing the rear bumper rubber as well. Nothing found yet

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Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:23 pm
by SC00BB
Wow that looks sensational
Well done

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:35 pm
by parisian62
Bew da ful work Craig.
I don't think any of those rubbers are available.
I was able to make the one that sits along the top lip of the inner guard fairly easily from some U channel I bought. I cobbled the rear bumber one together. For the one that runs down the back edge of the guard I have strip of rubber but it's missing the bit that sits under the guard at the top.
Stewart
Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:46 pm
by Craig Allardyce
Thanks Scoobb & Stewart. Its a long road but good now to see some results. I'm pretty envious of yours Stewart.....I cant wait till the day I turn the key!
Its still a long way to go. Don't think I'll make the Nationals this year.
Tomorrow I'll be getting onto Spectrum Rubber who apparently supply Rare Spares. Pity Rare Spares don't sell them as I'm sure there's plenty out there that need them.
Thanks for the tips on the rubbers.
How did you go with your brakes??
Cheers
Craig
Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:11 pm
by WayneXG95
Guard rubber at Clark Rubber. Get the large one. Take the old ones in as a sample. I didn't take pics but Rusty has them and they fit. Anyway when fitted they can't be seen
Wayne
PS. You will need to trim them.